A study released today by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals lane-departure warning systems are having a tangible, positive impact on U.S. roadways. The study examined U.S. accident data from 2015 and found the technology reduced injury-causing crashes by 21 percent. The LaneSense Lane Departure Warning system, available on select FCA US vehicles, is
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The lazy days of summer are coming to end as schoolchildren across the country head back to school. Just as families transition from vacation to school mode, their Chrysler Pacifica minivans will now shift from hauling vacation items to transporting students and their school supplies. This easy transition between vacation and school uses is quite
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Chrysler, the company that redefined family transportation with the introduction of the minivan more than 30 years ago, continues to advance the industry with the announcement of a first-of-its kind family rideshare service partnership. The company recently announced that it has partnered with California-based Kango – an app-based, on-demand service that provides safe, reliable rides
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The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is quieter, naturally. Designers of the all-new minivan used a soy-based foam to keep noise from entering the passenger cabin of the Pacifica. The plant-based foam blocks unwanted noise from entering the vehicle cabin while also saving on the overall weight of the minivan. The soy foam has a lower density
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Mopar celebrates its 80th birthday on Aug. 1. From humble beginnings as a name for engine anti-freeze, the Mopar brand has come a long way and shows no signs of slowing down as it rolls past 80 years on the history odometer. Today, the Mopar name works harder than ever — delivering high-quality service, parts and customer care
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The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is all new from the ground up, and lighter from bumper to bumper. Designers of the minivan cut nearly 250 pounds from the new model, making it lighter than its predecessor while offering improved comfort, space and features to customers. This innovative reduction in weight helped the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica win
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On any given day, where do you spend most of your time? Chances are good it’s one of three places: at home, at work or in your vehicle. Turning a significant slice of your day into time well spent takes on new importance. In the FCA Product Design Office, the Advanced Color & Materials team
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